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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

A quick and savory Instant Pot chicken adobo with a tangy soy-vinegar sauce and fresh chives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 5 chicken thighs with skin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives diced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the oil in the insert until shimmering.
  • Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper. Place chicken skin-side down and sear 2 minutes, flip and sear 2 minutes, then repeat searing each side once more to brown both sides.
  • Pour in the vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and bay leaves to the pot and stir gently to combine with the browned bits and vinegar.
  • Seal the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before opening.
  • Carefully remove the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the sauce from the pot over the pieces.
  • Garnish with the diced chives and serve with steamed rice or your preferred side.

Notes

  • Scrape the bottom of the pot after adding vinegar to prevent a burn notice.
  • Allow at least 10 minutes natural pressure release to keep the chicken tender.
  • If sauce is too thin, use Sauté and a cornstarch slurry to thicken it before serving.